Moon 681 Network Player/DAC

The 681 pairs with the 641 integrated amplifier or the North Collection power amps as a dedicated digital front end, built around Simaudio's MiND 2 streaming platform and MDE1 digital engine, handling PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz and DSD256.

Its MOON Hybrid Volume (MHV) control and fully balanced internal layout let it double as a standalone preamp level source, with a minimalist front panel kept deliberately simple to operate.

Specifications

• DAC: MDE-1 digital engine, PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz, DSD up to DSD256, via USB Audio/MiND 2
• Streaming: TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer, Spotify native; Roon Ready, AirPlay, Bluetooth aptX, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect; MiND 2 platform
• Digital inputs: six, including AES/EBU, USB, optical, coax, one HDMI ARC
• Analog outputs: RCA and XLR, fixed and variable, selectable output level (2V/3.5V/6.5V RMS)
• THD+N: 0.0003%
• IMD: 0.0002%
• Signal-to-noise: 125dB
• Dynamic range: 125dB
• Crosstalk: -125dB
• Frequency response: 2Hz-100kHz
• Display: 4.3-inch color display
• Dimensions: 18.95 in W x 4.03 in H x 16.80 in D
• Weight: 40 lbs (18 kg)